Literature

The contemporary novelist says she's attracted to myths and epics "because they are timeless."
One of China's leading new novelists puts a human face on the phenomenon of mass migration.
What does it mean to be human? Explore this age-old question through the creative subversions of Persian literary traditions.
Mo Yan's Nobel Prize inspires mixed responses among China's Internet community.
Mo Yan's English translator talks about what winning the Nobel Prize in Literature means for the Chinese author.
L-R: Rahul Bose, actor, and author Shehan Karunatilaka
Shehan Karunatilaka tells Rahul Bose how his debut novel acts an allegory for his country's 60-year history.
Shin Kyung-sook's Man Asian Literary Prize winner 'Please Look After Mother' suggests what's been lost in contemporary Korea.
Meeting of the minds celebrates new venture in translation.
525 short biographies demonstrate both the diversity of the city's populace and the intricate connections among them.
Mohsin Hamid, author of "The Reluctant Fundamentalist"
A diverse group of authors offer insights into their work at ASIC dinner.
Mohsin Hamid, author of "The Reluctant Fundamentalist"
A diverse group of authors offer insights into their work at ASIC dinner.